Ramp Agent

**Description**:
**Airport Operations**

The Ramp Agent is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.

Please submit resume/CV in English.

**Job overview and responsibilities**:

- Perform a variety of operational aircraft service duties as assigned at the ramp and terminal
- Functional tasks include, but are not limited to supervision of loading, stowing, and unloading of cargo, mail, and baggage; and
- Work outside in all kinds of weather, as we don’t stop flying when it rains, snows or is too hot
- The role involves a large degree of team based manual work as well as reading and interpreting reference materials, instructions, procedures and policies
- Physical lifting, pulling or pushing of baggage and containers will be frequently required, often in confined spaces
- Applicants will only be considered if they have held a full, clean French Driving License for at least two years

**This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.**

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**
- Must have a high school diploma or secondary school leaving certificate
- Effective communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to work to strict timelines
- An excellent record of dependability
- Must be comfortable working with heights
- Must love physical activity, as you will be lifting as many as 100 items per flight, some weighing as much as 30 kg
- Must be willing and able to lift 70lbs (30 kgs) regularly
- Must have a valid passport to obtain airport clearances
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
- Must be flexible to work all shifts and, when necessary, available 7 days a week / 24 hours a day, including holidays and weekends, to deal with any operational and /or unforeseen situations
- Must be able to undergo a full background and Criminal Record Check that is a job specific requirement
- Must be legally authorized to work in France for any employer.
- Must be fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

**Preferred**
- Previous airline/airport experience

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT